Difficulties Disclosing Abuse + How to Respond to a Survivor

Trauma Chats with MacKenzie Mae

Disclosing sexual abuse is a complex process with several barriers that can discourage survivors from telling someone about the trauma they’ve endured. Receiving a compassionate response to disclosure is critical for a survivor's healing journey.
In this episode, you will learn about those barriers, the process of disclosing, and how to appropriately and compassionately respond to a survivor disclosing to you.

I used the following sources in this episode. If you’re interested in learning more about disclosing sexual abuse, check them out!
https://www.wingsfound.org/resource/deciding-about-disclosure-always-your-choice/
https://childusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Delayed-Disclosure-Factsheet-2020.pdf
https://www.d2l.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/all_statistics_20150619.pdf
https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/the-process-of-child-abuse-disclosure/

Healing requires energy, vulnerability, and hard work. It’s a lifelong journey and it's never linear. Whatever season you're in on your healing journey, hold on to hope. <3
I hope you have a lovely rest of your day!
Love,
MacKenzie Mae
For help NOW!
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: [phone]-HOPE

For boys and men specifically: 1-800-656-4673

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